FY 2011 Title II Formula Grant Program

The Formula Grants Program is authorized under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act of 1974, as amended. The purpose of this program is to support State and local delinquency prevention and intervention efforts and juvenile justice system improvements. Program areas may include: Planning and administration; State Advisory Group allocation; compliance monitoring; juvenile justice issues for American Indian tribes; prevention of substance abuse by juveniles; prevention of serious and violent crimes by juveniles; prevention of juvenile gang involvement and illegal youth gang activities; prevention of delinquent acts and identification of youth at risk of delinquency; and improvement of juvenile justice system operations, policies, and procedures including establishing a system of graduated sanctions, treatment programs, and aftercare.

The Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) is the designated state agency for the Title II Formula grant. The LCLE will continue to support the State and local projects as outlined in the State Advisory Group's (SAG) 2009-2011 Three Year Comprehensive State Plan. The primary goals and objectives are to help at-risk youth and their families, to provide services for youth who come in contact with the juvenile justice system, and to achieve and maintain compliance with the four core requirements of the JJDP Act. Funds will be allocated to new and continuation projects that address the State Plan and the 14 identified program areas.
(NCA/NCF)